Carraroe

CHURCH SACRISTAN

The church Sacristan has retired. Fr Jim and the community are looking for a replacement. The work involves setting up and clearing up before and after Mass. Also, some help at Funerals and other services. Work and hours are negotiable. No Church cleaning involved. Full training provided and salary negotiable. Contact Fr Jim at 071 9162136 for further information.

25 CARD GAME

The regular game takes place each Tuesday night at 9 p.m. Winners on 10 games were Bring a partner but if necessary we can match you up. Please encourage anyone that might enjoy a game of 25 to come to a relaxed atmosphere where learners are welcomed. Tuesday, April 24, will be the final game of this season and the usual special raffle and jackpot €300 to highest game with €60 as second prize. Finish off the season with tea and Treats.

CIGARETTE ENDS

Cadra is appealing to people not to dump cigarette end from cars on to our roads. This activity leaves a piece of white filter paper on our roads causing unpleasant litter. Remember ‘Be Green Keep Carraroe Clean’ is our campaign slogan. Your assistance and cooperation will be appreciated.

COLLECTION THANKS

Cadra wishes to express sincere thanks to the community of Carraroe for the very generous response recent church gate collection. This will assist with maintaining our CPR Training, Defibrillators, Text Alert, Tidy Towns in Carraroe and will ensure our area is a safe pleasant place to live and visit.

ST JOHN’S GAA CLUB

Lotto draw jackpot now €11,950. Tickets can be purchased in the following outlets – Applegreen, Pearse Road; Clifford Electrical, Carraroe; Crozon Inn; Gerry McMorrow’s Shop, Cairns Road; Blue Lagoon, Riverside; Cannings House and garden, Cornageeha and Molly Fulton’s Bar and Restaurant, Carraroe.

Registration: Anyone not registered yet can still do so at any of the above sessions Contact Fergal at 087 6760277 for information on the schedule for boys and Liam at 086 2342302 for information on the schedule for girls.

DANCING

Dance class followed by live band each Wednesday night in Carraroe Community Centre Sligo from 8.30 p.m. to late. Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step and more. Beginners and Improvers welcome. Tomorrow night April 18 Carmel McLoughlin will provide the live music. The following are scheduled for future Wed sessions: April 25 Jason Moyles, May 2 Olivia Douglas, May 9 John Haugh (ex D Earney Band) May 16 Stuart Moyles, May 23 Colm Burke, May 30 Carmel McLoughlin. – For more information contact Frank at 087 9809421.

CPR TRAINING

We will be organising CPR full and refresher training in April/ May. If anyone wishes to be trained please call 087 2222835 to have name placed on list for scheduling later.

DOG FOULING

People walking their dogs on Carraroe roads are requested to remove fouling and not to dump into hedges as the plastic bags do not disintegrate and have to be removed by litter pickers – please bring home and bin. There is an on the spot fine of €150 for such offences. Pooper – scoopers are available free from Sligo County Council.

ILLEGAL DUMPING

All residents are requested to keep a look out for Illegal Dumping and use the telephone number 1850365121 to report. You can also use the following contact points to report: Sligo County Council Litter Warden: Telephone 071 9111465/071 9111457 or Mobile: 087 1778735 – Email enviro@sligococo.ie.

SENIORS ALARMS

Cadra would urge all eligible residents to avail of the scheme as it a great comfort and support to people. Anyone over 65 is eligible. Anyone that already has the alarm is advised to were the pendent at all times including in bed. Application forms are available from any of the following Bridie McLean 086 3998925, Pat Benson 087 2222835, Dympna O’Loughlin 087 9303540, Mary Murphy 087 6888293, Mary Dunbar 087 6669533.

LAKEVIEW GUILD ICA

The annual general meeting of Lakeview Guild was held in Carraroe Community Centre on Tuesday, April 3.

The Federation annual general meeting will be held in Gleann Community Centre on Wednesday, April 25. Lakeview Guild intend to send nine members to the Federation AGM the Aldi brown bread competition will be held on the night with the winner going forward to the national competition. The annual charity walk will be held on Sunday, May 20, our chosen charity is the cancer support centre in Wine St Sponsorship cards will be available at the federation meeting in Gleann. New Members always welcome contact Mary Harkin for more information at 086 3755894.

LINE DANCING

Brand new Beginner Level Line Dancing Class in Carraroe Community Centre Mondays at 8 p.m. For more information please contact Gary at 085 7819808.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

If you wish to book the community centre, please contact the parish office at 071 9162136. Most morning, afternoons and some evening are available. Please be conscious of other groups using the centre and stick to your allocated time.

MASS ON THE RADIO

Mass is on 107FM Just tune your radio before Mass. Please let the sick and housebound know about this service in your area.

TEXT ALERT

The system is available to protect our community if you see any suspicious activity that you feel needs to be investigated or notified to your neighbours Telephone Garda Síochána at 071 9157000 who will investigate. Please request the investigating gardaí to arrange to send a Text Alert to notify neighbours. Anyone interested in joining the system can contact any committee member or phone 087 2222835 for an application form.

FUTURE NEWS/EVENTS

To have events/news items included in Carraroe section contact 087 2222835 or email to carraroesligonews@gmail.com not later than Thursday each week.